Trouble walking

[Nettie]

Anybody else have trouble walking with a full shoe on? During lockdown I’ve been wearing slip on sandals and walk reasonably well in them if I take my time, but today had to go out for my flu jab and put shoes on as it was raining, but ended up nearly falling a few times also happens when I wear slippers, I mustn’t be able to grip like I do in the sandals 🤷♀️ Janette x

[denise]

Hi nettie
no one else answered so I just thought I would I always find when I haven't had shoes on for a while that they feel odd. Shoes that fit really well in the spring seem to have changed. After wearing them a few times they seem to go back to how they used to be. Perhaps wear them indoors and hope they behave themselves. I do have a problem with my little toe. I think it's called a hammer toe. It's awkward wearing some sandals or shoes. Something so minor really alters how my shoe stays on my foot. Shoes i loved to wear no longer get an outing. I now find i wear boots. Easier to get on and off and they stay in place and don't trip me up. I just thought I would share that with you. Funny about the slippers but suppose they can get a bit loose and could really be a bit of a falling hazard. 🤗

[Nettie]

Hi Denise,thanks for replying, yes it must of been because I’d not wore them or been out for such a long time but I didn’t feel very safe at all, the other day I couldn’t even stand socks on my feet, hope you are well, thanks Janette x 😊

[denise]

What on earth are you going to be wearing if you can't stand socks?! Come to think of it I'm trying to get Stephen into wearing trainers/Shoes but he's very keen to stick to his slip on sandals. I shall question him and find out more. Perhaps you two are a match! 😁

[Nettie]

😂 I think I can grip in my sandals better with bare feet but I can’t walk in bare feet 🙄 it’s a good job I don’t get cold feet, well not at the moment 😬

[Ellie]

Janette, you'll be the mad lady wearing sandals in mid-winter 🥶 😁

Yes, I think it's to do with gripping on with your toes. Have you a physiotherapist you can contact? They can assess you and give you braces or splints if necessary.

Stay upright!

Love Ellie.

[Nettie]

Hi Ellie, yes cold feet doesn’t bare thinking about 🥶😱 the physio is coming tomorrow to refer me for wheelchair so I’ll have a word with her thanks Janette x

[Deb]

Hi Janette,

Finding comfortable shoes or socks is so tricky. When I was still walking I wore sandals or sketchers trainers because they are so light. I had trouble lifting my feet so I needed something that wasn't heavy. I also had velcro " foot ups " recommended by my physio to help lift my feet.

Now I still find finding shoes impossible because of my super curly and painful toes. I look like Ellie's definition of a mad woman because I ordered packs of seamless socks in bright colours. I used to be forever buying shoes so hubby is happy at the money we've saved ! 😂 🥿

Good Luck tomorrow with your physio.
Love Debbie x

[Nettie]

Hi Debbie, thanks for the advice hopefully I will get it sorted tomorrow 🤗 Janette x

[Ellie]

I've been wearing the same pair of hiking boots for 5yrs now, just cannot find any others which give such good ankle support.

I do take them off when sunbathing so as not to appear more eccentric than I am 😁😁 but they're worn every day for transfers - perfect soles, never been walked in 😆

[Nettie]

I never thought about boots to be honest I’ll have to dig my old ones out, glad you take yours off when sunbathing lol 😂😂😂 x

[denise]

I'm just a bit worried about Ellie. If she goes as far as to take her boots off what is she wearing to sunbathe in? 🤔😁

[Ellie]

Denise, if I'm still here next summer, I'll reveal all 🤣🤣

[denise]

Ok guys. You've heard it here

[Nettie]

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